Estimating the Frequency of Lyme Disease Diagnoses, United States, 2010–2018
Autor: | Kiersten J. Kugeler, Amy M. Schwartz, Mark J. Delorey, Paul S. Mead, Alison F. Hinckley |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Zdroj: | Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 27, Iss 2, Pp 616-619 (2021) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1080-6040 1080-6059 |
DOI: | 10.3201/eid2702.202731 |
Popis: | By using commercial insurance claims data, we estimated that Lyme disease was diagnosed and treated in ≈476,000 patients in the United States annually during 2010–2018. Our results underscore the need for accurate diagnosis and improved prevention. |
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